Brine

I was researching the folklore around St. Nicholas and came across the story about him resurrecting three young people who had been killed and put in brine barrels, according to some lore, they were going to be cooked and eaten. Nicholas restored these young people to life through his faith. I have depicted them here as three wet specimens, but also as pickled cherub figures that are frozen and dreaming in a state of lament. When I began this painting I had recently received some very bad news. I was about to lose someone, a friend who was living with a very aggressive brain cancer. I had not seen her in several months because of her treatment and because her time was so precious, it belonged to her family. I sat down and made these little envoys, thinking of her.

Fundraiser Print for Amy Ludwiczak-Taylor

Sales of this print are going to Amy Ludwiczak-Taylor. Our kids were in the same Pre-K class, and that is how we became friends. She was diagnosed this June with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. She is a very busy, vibrant, loving mom with three very spirited young daughters and, as you know, having a few extra bucks in a crisis never hurts. Buy it and hang it up, or give it to a friend!

The details of this print on etsy:
Print of an original painting by Julie Kwiatkowsk-Schuler of a Victorian era Lady Snake Charmer. Sales of this print will go to help my friend, Amy Ludwiczak-Taylor, who was diagnosed in June with glioblastoma multiforme. It's a brain cancer and it sucks. Digital colorpress print on 110 lb white, matte cardstock 8.5" x 11" and includes a white border. Printed area is approximately 8" x 9.25".
Your print will not contain the "My Good Babushka" watermark.

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Or if you don't want to join etsy, contact me for a print- julie_schuler@comcast.net. Cash, check, money order or Paypal!